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Description

A true McIntosh that colors early and hangs well on the tree. Tree has a vigorous growth habit with a pleasant, spreading canopy. Sweet, aromatic fruit develops a solid-red blush with minimal striping. Flesh is a cream color with a tinge of green. Discovered in Comstock Park, Michigan in 1999. Keeps up to 6 months in proper storage. Ripens in mid to late September. Pollinator required: Choose another early-blooming apple variety, like Cortland or Zestar!®. See more Recommended Pollinators below. B. Thome McIntosh cv.

Characteristics

Bloom Color

Cream, Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Size

Medium

Pollination

Pollinator Needed

Ripens/Harvest

Late September

Shade/Sun

Full Sun

Soil Composition

Loamy

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH Level

6.0 - 7.0

Taste

Sweet To Subacid Flavor; Aromatic, Juicy

Texture

Crisp

Years to Bear

2 - 5

Zone Range

5 - 8

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Recommended Pollinators

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Our experts recommend planting one of the following within 50' for optimum pollination.

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